The Gilchrist Blog
The goal of our blog is to provide you with comprehensive and inspiring information about issues that are important to our continuum of care. We also share the latest news about Gilchrist, highlight our work in the community, promote upcoming events, provide program-specific information and offer ways you can help – either by volunteering or fundraising.
Honoring a Trailblazer: Gilchrist Patient Clarice Brooks Recognized for a Lifetime of Service
When Gilchrist Clinical Social Worker Sarah Marshall learned about her patient Clarice Brooks’ remarkable life and groundbreaking contributions, she knew that her legacy deserved recognition....
Celebrating Gilchrist’s Incredible Volunteers During National Volunteer Week
At Gilchrist, our volunteers are the heart of our mission, offering their time, compassion, and unique talents to bring comfort and support to patients and...
Planning for the Future: Why National Healthcare Decisions Day Matters
April 16 marks National Healthcare Decisions Day (NHDD)—a day dedicated to empowering individuals to make informed choices about their healthcare in advance. At Gilchrist, we...
Honoring Army Veteran Dr. William Bruce Russell
A Life of Service, Medicine, and Family At Gilchrist, we are proud to honor those who have served our country through our We Honor Veterans...
Bringing Comfort and Understanding: The Role of a Child Life Specialist
At Gilchrist, providing compassionate care extends beyond adult patients—it also includes children facing serious illnesses and their families. The Gilchrist Kids program offers specialized pediatric...
Hidden Blessings: Finding Light, Love, and Joy During Illness & Loss
A Conversation with Maryland’s Leading Rabbis When faced with illness, grief, and loss, it can be difficult to see beyond the pain. Yet, even in...
Gilchrist’s Access Department: Your First Step in Finding Care and Support
For many, the word hospice can bring up feelings of fear, uncertainty, and even reluctance. Misunderstandings about what hospice care truly is—who it helps, when...
Honoring Gilchrist Doctors on National Physicians’ Day
Each year on March 30th, we celebrate National Physicians’ Day, a time to honor the dedication and contributions of physicians who tirelessly serve our communities....
Honoring Montford Point Marine Henry Price
A Trailblazer in the Marine Corps Henry Price was born in Baltimore, Maryland, on February 20, 1925. After graduating from Frederick Douglass High School, he...
Finding Strength in the Journey: John Halley’s Story
For John Halley, life has always been about resilience. Growing up in West Baltimore, he was raised in a close-knit, religious family that cherished holidays,...